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Father and son race team brings home a pair of wins at Punta Gorda Speedway

James Dellea from Port Charlotte dominated the Cowboy CCadillacclass last year at the Punta Gorda Speedway. Towards the end of the season Dellea decided to swap rides with Stuart Vandevender who was running the Sportsman class with not as much luck. Dellea and Vandevender put their finishing touches on the new rides and off they went racing, Vandevender started right off where Dellea ended in the trucks and that was the winners circle week after week. Dellea had some adjusting to do to the new Street Stock and it paid off sat night as he came home the winner in a very competitive class that is heating up. Dellea put his
son James Dellea III in a 4 cylinder last year and after improving his talent behind the wheel every week, held off some strong front runners to make his first trip to the winners circle. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-11T18:57:42-04:00March 11th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Whos and Hows

By- Jim Rouse, Bubba Raceway Park Media 3-10-12

Five exciting divisions put on a show not soon to be forgotten. RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Limited Late Models (former Sportsman), Hobby Stocks, Thunderstocks, and Mini Stocks took to the track and more than a few surprises were found along the way.

The Limited Late Models started the night off and on lap 1 Blaise Hetznecker spun while running 2nd which brought the caution out. Forrest Gough led David Ponton and Jerome Dipple but under caution Ponton would not take the inside of row 1 so 5th place Kevin Mills accepted the offer when Race Control let any one willing move up to row 1. Kevin Mills used a 2nd restart to pass Gough for the lead. Mills battled through cautions each time building about a 1.5 second lead after restarts. On lap 19 Ponton and Ricky Land spun setting up a 1 lap dash. Mills nearly left the door open but he shut it as soon as it opened in turn 3 and went on to win on his daughter’s 4th birthday. Eddie Gainey finished 2nd to take home the points lead, Jerome Dipple was 3rd, Jamie Dayhaw 4th, and Wayne ONeal completed the top 5. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-11T18:40:39-04:00March 11th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Open Wheel Modifieds return to action at the Punta Gorda Speedway

Saturday March 10th it’s the return of the Open Wheel Modified at the Punta Gorda Speedway. Also running are the Dwarf Cars, Pro 4, Cowboy Cadillac, Mini Stocks, Street Stocks and the TQ Midgets.

Pit Gates open at Noon on Saturday. Grandstands open at 4:00PM with racing around 6:00PM. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-06T20:48:45-05:00March 6th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Back In Black

By- Jimmy Rouse, Bubba Raceway Park Media

3-5-12 – The RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Thunderstocks will be joined by the Limited Late Models and Mini Stocks for week 2 of the 2012 season.

Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. put his foot back on the throats of the competition with a big win last Saturday. However, JO Nobles and Johnny Collins took heat wins and could take the big show. Bo Allen worked hard over the winter as did Bryan Bernhardt and they run in the top 5 in points early. Mark Whitener flashed brilliance and could go all the way next time out. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-06T20:46:19-05:00March 6th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Herb Neumann Jr goes wire to wire in Open Wheel Modifies at Citrus County Speedway

Two weeks ago Herb Neumann Jr seemed to finally get the handle behind the wheel of the 01 Open Wheel Modified normally piloted by his son, Curtis. After Curtis moved out of state to pursue his career, father Herb decided to see what he could do behind the wheel of this proven winning machine. The first few races in the car saw Herb struggle to get the handle on the chassis, and adjust to the new type of car, after running Super Late Models for many seasons. Two weeks ago all the bugs seemed to be worked out, as driver and machine were in perfect harmony. Neumann was out front, and looked to have the fastest car on this night. But lady luck would have other plans, a flat tire under a lap 17 caution, would steal his first Open Wheel Modified victory. This week, Neumann would return, looking to avenge his bad luck. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-05T15:19:07-05:00March 5th, 2012|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

Maddox and Quinn Pick Up First Feature Wins At East Bay Raceway Park

March 3, 2012 – Tampa, FL – It was opening night for the 2012 Season at East Bay Raceway Park. Over 80 cars were in attendance tonight. Fans were ready as the season kicked off with Late Models, East Bay Sprints, Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First feature of the night went to the Street Stocks. David Barwick, II, Eric Moon and the defending Champion Jeff Rodgers all won heat races early on. It was Barwick and Rodgers on the front row for the start of the feature. Barwick took the early lead, but it was Moon coming from the third position to take the first lap. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-05T01:17:20-05:00March 5th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Shelnut Wins Race Number Two of the Goodyear Challenge 12 Pack Series

After three weeks off of racing, it took a while to get the fans parked and settled into the Punta Gorda Speedway that was packed from one end to the other. After qualifying and heat races, the first feature took to the track, it was the Rookie Trucks for fifteen laps. Thirteen year old Chad Chastain from Alva sat on the pole and ran start to finish as the leader but had a hard charging Corey Bigley on his bumper till the end. Bigley usually runs the pro 4 class but got to run the 00 truck of Whitney Poole and really gave Chastain a battle to the end. It was Chastain that got to celebrate in the winners circle with Bigley coming in a hard fought second place and Kyle Case third. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-05T01:04:15-05:00March 5th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Feels Like The First Time

By- Jimmy Rouse, Bubba Raceway Park Media

3-3-12 – RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Scorpion Performance Products UMP Open-Wheel Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, V-8 Thunderstocks, and the Gladiators opened 2012 up in all different ways.

Lap 14. Chuck Gustafson spun out of turn 4 to bring out the first yellow of the season and slow the Modifieds down. Just 7 laps later Ron Burgess spun while battling David Ponton. Kyle Bronson was dominating while Rich Pratt and Shaun Daugharty chased the 40B. Daugharty spun on the restart which put him to the back of the lead lap. (more…)

By Scott|2012-03-05T00:51:11-05:00March 5th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

All Compressor & Equipment adds bonus money to FUPTS Races !

Orlando FL 2-29-12 – All Compressor & Equipment has signed on to sponsor three races with bonus money that will be added to the purse. They will sponsor the opener March 24th at Desoto Super Speedway, then race two at Auburndale Speedway set for April 21st and they have picked race four May 19th at Citrus County Speedway.

$750 in bonus purse money will be added to the base purse being paid by the tracks at each of these three races.

Here is the way the payout will go. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-29T18:49:22-05:00February 29th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Super Lates and Pro Trucks at Punta Gorda Speedway this Saturday Night

This Saturday night March 3rd is a big night!!!! Its the second Leg of our Goodyear 12 pack Super Late Model series that will have 100 laps of ground pounding door to door excitement!!! Also racing are the Pro Trucks, Rookie Trucks, Road Warriors, Cowboy Cadillac, Pro 4 and the South East Champ Kart Series that will put on a show you will not forget. Tickets are only $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors with 12 and under free. This is a great night of racing for an affordable price for the whole family, the best value around. We have great food at our concession with our signature Giant pork tenderloin sandwich and fried bologna and cheese sandwiches. You don’t want to miss the Super Late Model 100 at the Punta Gorda Speedway this Saturday Night. Grandstand gates open at 4:00PM with racing around 6:00PM. Please visit puntagordaspeedway.com for more info or we are on Facebook under Punta Gorda Speedway. Thanks and we will see you at the races.

By Scott|2012-02-29T03:30:19-05:00February 29th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off